05 Jun 09 | Australia’s trade balance in April was a deficit of $91 million compared with a surplus of $2302 million in the previous month. Exports fell 11 % reflecting declines in gold, coal and iron ore. Monthly imports fell 2 % including a large fall in gold imports. The decline in Victoria included falls in exports of cars and car engines, aluminium and petroleum partly offset by increases in exports of meat, cereals, vegetables and fruit and pharmaceuticals.
03 Jun 09 | A new comprehensive study shows the sweeping benefits of broad trade liberalisation for the Australian economy.
20 May 09 | The Minister for Trade, Simon Crean, and the Republic of Korea’s Minister for Trade, His Excellency Mr Kim Jong-hoon, have met in Melbourne for talks aimed at further strengthening the bilateral trade and investment relationship.
19 May 09 | Minister Martin Pakula encourages Victorian companies to enter the 2009 Governor of Victoria Export Awrds
12 May 09 | Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), the Australian Government's export credit agency, has launched its second annual Global Readiness index (GRi). This unique survey will provide Australian exporters with a comprehensive picture of opportunities and challenges on the path to participating in today's global supply chains. To participate in this survey, which closes on 27 February 2009, click on the link above for more details.
06 May 09 | Australia’s trade surplus in March was $2498 million compared with a surplus of $1752 million in the previous month. The decline in Victoria reflects falls in car engines and non-ferrous metals partly offset by increases in exports of meat, pharmaceuticals and cereals. Monthly imports fell 3.2 % including declines in capital goods and gold. Australia’s exports will fall sharply in April and subsequent months.
01 May 09 | Entries are now open for the Governor of Victoria Export Awards 2009.
06 Apr 09 | ICN is currently seeking registrations from companies interested in opportunities with the Australian pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010.
18 Mar 09 | The recently updated Middle East Food Market Handbook is now available for download. The handbook provides an overview of the food retail market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Middle East region covering areas of retail and food service growth. The handbook also provides profiles and contact details on leading companies in the region.
24 Dec 08 | Australian exporters will have extra help to protect their valuable intellectual property overseas with the signing of two key intellectual property (IP) treaties - the Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks (Singapore Treaty) and the Patent Law Treaty.